Quality Assurance Supervisor - GreenKiss Staffing Solutions, Inc.

Food Manufacturing
Location: Lynn, MA
Position: Quality Assurance Supervisor
Shift: Day Shift (8am to 4: 30 pm Monday thru Friday / Saturdays upon request)
Salary: $70K to $75K

Must Have:

• Backup: Quality Assurance Manager
• Work Independently
• Certified or trained in HACCP, Allergen Control, and SQF
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Experienced in Conducting Audits

Summary:

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing quality assurance programs at the plant level and ensures continuous production of products consistent with established standards.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Supervisor

• Coordinate the Global Food Safety Initiative and corresponding certification programs such as BRC, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and others.
• Develop and maintain documentation such as SOP s, as well as maintenance of manuals, policies and procedures as relate to any BRC requirements.
• Assist with all 3rd party, customer and regulatory audits.
• Effectively communicate and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate personnel across the organization.
• Assist Production Manager on any food safety issues or corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure that the company s food safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Attend management meeting and relevant training programs.
• Work closely with management and production personnel on food safety programs. Analyze food safety and quality processes and drive necessary changes.
• Perform internal auditing to ensure compliance to the BRC standard.
• Assist QA Technicians, when necessary, to conduct line checks and pre-operational inspection.
• Ensure all labelling and record-keeping requirements are adhered to as required by all regulatory authorities.
• Make proper and appropriate accountability for waste and champion efforts to reduce the same.
• Coordinate efforts to address all customer complaints as instructed by Production Manager
• Update all internal specifications as directed by the Production Manager
• Coordinate activities of monthly facility and GMP inspections

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILL

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and Microsoft Office Suite
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division;must be able to use a calculator
• Must have proven attention to detail
• Must be able to work flexible hours and schedules
• Basic food-safety knowledge
• Previous Supervisor experience (preferred)
• 6 months of previous food-handling experience is desirable
• Positive attitude in support of the company s mission

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to walk, reach, bend, and climb steps
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Exposed to hot and cold temperatures, including working in refrigeration and freezer units

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently